Saugata Saha departed as President, S&P Global Market Intelligence and Chief Enterprise Data Officer at S&P Global Inc..
“On May 19, 2026, Saugata Saha notified S&P Global Inc. (the “Company”) of his departure from his role as President, S&P Global Market Intelligence and Chief Enterprise Data Officer, effective July 30, 2026.”
Shareholder Votes
S&P Global Inc. shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal to issue a report on the Company's charitable support at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“Proposal 5: Shareholder proposal to issue a report on the Company's charitable support:”
Shareholder Votes
S&P Global Inc. shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal to reduce the stock ownership threshold for calling a special shareholder meeting at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“Proposal 4: Shareholder proposal to reduce the stock ownership threshold for calling a special shareholder meeting:”
Shareholder Votes
S&P Global Inc. shareholders approved Company proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“Proposal 3: Company proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026:”
Shareholder Votes
S&P Global Inc. shareholders approved Company proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the executive compensation program for the Company's named executive officers at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“Proposal 2: Company proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the executive compensation program for the Company's named executive officers:”
Shareholder Votes
S&P Global Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“Proposal 1: Election of Directors The Company's shareholders elected the persons nominated as Directors of the Company as set forth below:”
Earnings Releases
S&P Global Inc. reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $4.171 billion, net income $1.395 billion, EPS $4.69. Guidance lowered.
“The Company reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $4.171 billion, an increase of 10% compared to the first quarter of 2025. First quarter GAAP net income increased 28% to $1.395 billion and GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 32% to $4.69.”
Material Agreements
S&P Global Inc. entered into Registration Rights Agreement with the Initial Purchasers (effective 2025-12-04).
“On December 4, 2025, in connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company and the Guarantor entered into a registration rights agreement (the "Registration Rights Agreement") with the Initial Purchasers.”
Material Agreements
S&P Global Inc. entered into Tenth Supplemental Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (effective 2025-12-04).
“as supplemented by the tenth supplemental indenture dated as of December 4, 2025, among the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee (the "Tenth Supplemental Indenture" and, together with the Base Indenture, the "Indenture")”
Material Agreements
S&P Global Inc. entered into purchase agreement with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., as representatives of the several initial purchasers (effective 2025-12-01).
“The Notes were sold under a purchase agreement, dated as of December 1, 2025, entered into by and among the Company, Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (the "Guarantor") and each of Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., as representatives of the several initial purchasers (the "Initial Purchasers") named therein, for resale in the United States to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.”
Material Agreements
S&P Global Inc. entered into a notes offering valued at $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.250% Senior Notes due 2031 and $400,000,0 (effective 2025-12-04).
“On December 4, 2025, S&P Global Inc. (the “Company”) completed its previously announced private offering (the “Offering”) of $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.250% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”) and $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.800% Senior Notes due 2035 (the “2035 Notes” and, together with the 2031 Notes, the “Notes”).”
Adam Kansler resigned as other at S&P Global Inc..
“On October 16, 2024, S&P Global Inc. (the "Company") entered into a separation and release agreement with Mr. Adam Kansler (the "Separation Agreement").”
Eric Aboaf was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at S&P Global Inc..
“On October 15, 2024, S&P Global Inc. (the "Company") announced the appointment of Eric Aboaf, age 60, as Chief Financial Officer.”
Yann Le Pallec was appointed as President of S&P Global Ratings at S&P Global Inc..
“Yann Le Pallec, currently the Company’s Executive Managing Director, Head of Global Ratings Services, has been appointed to succeed Ms. Cheung as President of S&P Global Ratings, effective as of November 1, 2024”
Martina L. Cheung was appointed as Member of the Board of Directors at S&P Global Inc..
“has appointed Ms. Cheung to the Board of Directors, effective as of July 1, 2024”
Martina L. Cheung was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and President at S&P Global Inc..
“The Board has unanimously appointed Martina L. Cheung, currently the Company's President of S&P Global Ratings, to succeed Mr. Peterson as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective as of November 1, 2024”
Douglas L. Peterson departed as Chief Executive Officer and President at S&P Global Inc..
“Douglas L. Peterson will be retiring as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, effective as of November 1, 2024”
Shareholder Votes
S&P Global Inc. shareholders approved Proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent auditor for 2024 at the 2024-05-01 meeting.
“Proposal 4: Proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent auditor for 2024: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 255,802,406 18,546,121 1,027,071 —”
Shareholder Votes
S&P Global Inc. shareholders approved Proposal to approve the Company's Director Deferred Stock Ownership Plan, as Amended and Restated at the 2024-05-01 meeting.
“Proposal 3: Proposal to approve the Company's Director Deferred Stock Ownership Plan, as Amended and Restated: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 251,907,329 2,557,191 611,620 20,299,457”
Shareholder Votes
S&P Global Inc. shareholders approved Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the executive compensation program for the Company's named executive officers at the 2024-05-01 meeting.
“Proposal 2: Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the executive compensation program for the Company's named executive officers: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 242,684,555 11,162,670 1,228,915 20,299,457”
Shareholder Votes
S&P Global Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-05-01 meeting.
“Proposal 1: Election of Directors The Company's shareholders elected the persons nominated as Directors of the Company as set forth below: Nominees For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Marco Alverà 251,077,680 3,876,518 121,942 20,299,457 Jacques Esculier 254,150,913 802,216 123,012 20,299,457 Gay Huey Evans 252,182,009 2,763,850 130,282 20,299,457 William D. Green 241,648,028 13,292,869 135,244 20,299,457 Stephanie C. Hill 249,618,074 5,337,638 120,428 20,299,457 Rebecca Jacoby 251,325,810 3,626,811 123,519 20,299,457 Robert P. Kelly 246,078,174 8,870,748 127,219 20,299,457 Ian P. Livingston 253,965,868 976,798 133,475 20,299,457 Maria R. Morris 252,757,330 2,197,398 121,412 20,299,457 Douglas L. Peterson 254,157,936 800,821 117,383 20,299,457 Richard E. Thornburgh 244,592,107 10,353,610 130,424 20,299,457 Gregory Washington 251,364,251 3,581,335 130,555 20,299,457”
Earnings Releases
S&P Global Inc. reported financial results for for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
“Item 2.02 and 7.01. Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure On February 8, 2024, S&P Global Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued an earnings release containing a discussion of the Registrant’s results of operations and financial condition for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as well as certain guidance for 2024.”
Earnings Releases
S&P Global Inc. reported full-year 2023 results: revenue $12.497 billion, net income $2.626 billion, EPS $8.23. Guidance initiated.
“quarter increased 19% to $988 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 23% to $3.13. For the full year 2023, reported revenue increased 12% year over year to $12.497 billion. 2023 GAAP net income decreased 19% to $2.626 billion and GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased 19% to $8.23, driven primarily by a gain on sale of assets in 2022 and”
Earnings Releases
S&P Global Inc. reported fourth quarter 2023 results: revenue $3.152 billion, net income $579 million, EPS $1.83. Guidance initiated.
“This earnings release and supplemental materials are available at http://investor.spglobal.com/Quarterly-Earnings. The Company reported fourth quarter 2023 reported revenue of $3.152 billion, an increase of 7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. Fourth quarter GAAP net income increased 34% to $579 million and GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 38% to $1.83”
Christopher Craig was appointed as Chief Financial Officer (and principal financial officer) at S&P Global Inc..
“Effective February 12, 2024, Christopher Craig, age 50, the Company's Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (and principal accounting officer), will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (and principal financial officer) on an interim basis, and also continue to serve in his current role, until such time as a new Chief Financial Officer (and principal financial officer) is appointed.”
Ewout Steenbergen departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at S&P Global Inc..
“Mr. Ewout Steenbergen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer informed S&P Global Inc. (the “Company”) that he will leave the Company to pursue another professional opportunity.”
Earnings Releases
S&P Global Inc. updated its third quarter ended September 30, 2023 guidance (raised).
“On November 2, 2023, S&P Global Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued an earnings release containing a discussion of the Registrant’s results of operations and financial condition for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, as well as certain guidance for 2023. The earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02”
Governance Changes
S&P Global Inc.: Amended By-Laws to clarify procedural and disclosure requirements for shareholder director nominations under Rule 14a-19 universal proxy rules (effective 2023-09-27).
“On September 27, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of S&P Global Inc. (the “Company”) approved and adopted amendments (the “Amendments”) to the Company’s Amended and Restated By-Laws (the “By-Laws”), effective as of September 27, 2023, to clarify and implement certain procedural and disclosure requirements for Company shareholders proposing director nominations for consideration at the Company’s annual or special meetings of shareholders in connection with the “universal proxy” rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 14a-19 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).”
Debt Financings
S&P Global Inc. incurred senior notes of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee at 5.250% maturing 2033.
“On September 12, 2023, S&P Global Inc. (the “Company”) completed its previously announced private offering (the “Offering”) of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.250% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “Notes”).”
Material Agreements
S&P Global Inc. entered into Registration Rights Agreement with the Initial Purchasers (effective 2023-09-12).
“On September 12, 2023, in connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company and the Guarantor entered into a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with the Initial Purchasers.”
Material Agreements
S&P Global Inc. entered into Ninth Supplemental Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee valued at $750,000,000 (effective 2023-09-12).
“The Notes are governed by an indenture dated as of May 26, 2015 (the “Base Indenture”), among the Company, the Guarantor and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), as supplemented by the ninth supplemental indenture dated as of September 12, 2023”
Material Agreements
S&P Global Inc. entered into Purchase Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., as representatives of the several initial purchasers valued at $750,000,000 (effective 2023-09-07).
“The Notes were sold under a purchase agreement, dated as of September 7, 2023, entered into by and among the Company, Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (the “Guarantor”) and each of BofA Securities, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., as representatives of the several initial purchasers”
Earnings Releases
S&P Global Inc. reported the full year 2023 results: revenue GAAP Revenue growth 10% - 12%; Adjusted Revenue growth 4% - 6%, EPS GAAP Diluted EPS $8.65 - $8.85; Adjusted Diluted EPS $12.35 - $12.55. Guidance reaffirmed.
“second quarter 2023 results. This earnings release and supplemental materials are available at http://investor.spglobal.com/Quarterly-Earnings. • Reported revenue increased 4%; Adjusted revenue, excluding Engineering Solutions, increased 7%. Vitality revenue from new or enhanced products contributed 11% of reported revenue in Q2. • GAAP EPS decreased”
Earnings Releases
S&P Global Inc. reported the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: EPS GAAP diluted earnings per share $1.60; adjusted diluted earnings per share $3.12.
“GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased 44% to $1.60 primarily due to a $556 million gain on dispositions in the second quarter of 2022.”
Shareholder Votes
S&P Global Inc. shareholders approved Proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent auditor for 2023 at the 2023-05-03 meeting.
“Proposal 4: Proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent auditor for 2023: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 267,820,594 17,595,606 172,863 —”
Shareholder Votes
S&P Global Inc. shareholders voted on Vote, on an advisory basis, on the frequency on which the Company conducts an advisory vote on the executive compensation program for the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-05-03 meeting.
“Proposal 3: Vote, on an advisory basis, on the frequency on which the Company conducts an advisory vote on the executive compensation program for the Company's named executive officers: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain 261,132,891 411,099 2,113,987 299,086”
Shareholder Votes
S&P Global Inc. shareholders approved Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the executive compensation program for the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-05-03 meeting.
“Proposal 2: Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the executive compensation program for the Company's named executive officers: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 246,519,258 16,896,405 541,399 21,632,001”
Shareholder Votes
S&P Global Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-03 meeting.
“Proposal 1: Election of Directors The Company's shareholders elected the persons nominated as Directors of the Company as set forth below: Nominees For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Marco Alverà 259,837,018 3,788,484 331,560 21,632,001 Jacques Esculier 262,143,601 1,402,673 410,789 21,632,001 Gay Huey Evans 261,632,234 1,909,644 415,184 21,632,001 William D. Green 254,701,748 8,546,309 709,006 21,632,001 Stephanie C. Hill 260,371,074 3,268,557 317,431 21,632,001 Rebecca Jacoby 260,205,959 3,441,511 309,592 21,632,001 Robert P. Kelly 256,888,591 6,705,991 325,713 21,632,001 Ian P. Livingston 262,271,812 1,352,999 332,251 21,632,001 Deborah D. McWhinney 262,013,203 1,628,650 315,210 21,632,001 Maria R. Morris 260,848,364 2,795,335 313,363 21,632,001 Douglas L. Peterson 262,625,609 1,066,517 264,936 21,632,001 Richard E. Thornburgh 256,026,201 7,173,510 757,351 21,632,001 Gregory Washington 261,565,503 2,044,760 346,800 21,632,001”
Earnings Releases
S&P Global Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $3.16 billion, net income $795 million, EPS $2.47. Guidance reaffirmed.
“S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today reported first quarter 2023 results with reported revenue of $3.16 billion, an increase of 32% compared to the same period last year, primarily due to the inclusion of IHS Markit businesses, partially offset by declines in Ratings revenue. GAAP net income decreased 36% to $795 million and GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased 45% to $2.47 primarily due to the gain on sale of CUSIP in the first quarter of 2022, and the increase in shares outstanding as a result of the merger with IHS Markit.”
Earnings Releases
S&P Global Inc. reported the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $2.94 billion, net income $433 million, EPS $1.33.
“The Company reported fourth quarter 2022 reported revenue of $2.94 billion, an increase of 41% compared to the same period in 2021. Fourth quarter GAAP net income decreased 36% to $433 million and GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased 52% to $1.33”
Material Agreements
S&P Global Inc. entered into Securities and Asset Purchase Agreement with Allium Buyer LLC, a Delaware limited liability company controlled by funds affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. valued at $975,000,000 in cash (effective 2023-01-14).
“On January 14, 2023, IHS Markit Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company limited by shares (“Seller”) and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of S&P Global Inc. (“SPGI”), entered into a Securities and Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Allium Buyer LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Purchaser”) controlled by funds affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (“KKR”), pursuant to which Seller has agreed to sell its global engineering solutions business (the “Business”) to Purchaser for $975,000,000 in cash”
Edward B. Rust, Jr. retired as Director at S&P Global Inc..
“Edward B. Rust, Jr., age 72, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of S&P Global Inc. (the “Registrant”), advised the Registrant on December 7, 2022 that he plans to retire from the Board effective December 30, 2022.”
Earnings Releases
S&P Global Inc. reported third quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue reported revenue of $2.86 billion, net income GAAP net income decreased 24% to $608 million, EPS GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased 44% to $1.84.
“at Investor Day on December 1, 2022 in New York City New York, NY, October 27, 2022 – S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today reported third quarter 2022 results with reported revenue of $2.86 billion, an increase of 37% compared to the same period last year, primarily due to the inclusion of IHS Markit businesses, partially offset by declines in Ratings revenue. Continued”
John L. Berisford departed as Named Executive Officer at S&P Global Inc..
“On June 28, 2022, S&P Global Inc. (the “Company”) announced that John L. Berisford, a named executive officer of the Company, will be leaving the Company; it is anticipated that his employment will end in December 2022.”
Monique F. Leroux departed as Director at S&P Global Inc..
“William J. Amelio and Monique F. Leroux, members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of S&P Global Inc. (the “Company”), advised the Company on March 1, 2022 that they plan to retire from the Board at the end of their current terms and will not to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”
William J. Amelio departed as Director at S&P Global Inc..
“William J. Amelio and Monique F. Leroux, members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of S&P Global Inc. (the “Company”), advised the Company on March 1, 2022 that they plan to retire from the Board at the end of their current terms and will not to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”
Deborah McWhinney was appointed as Director at S&P Global Inc..
“effective as of the Effective Time, Jacques Esculier, Gay Huey Evans, Robert P. Kelly and Deborah McWhinney were appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company.”
Robert P. Kelly was appointed as Director at S&P Global Inc..
“effective as of the Effective Time, Jacques Esculier, Gay Huey Evans, Robert P. Kelly and Deborah McWhinney were appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company.”
Gay Huey Evans was appointed as Director at S&P Global Inc..
“effective as of the Effective Time, Jacques Esculier, Gay Huey Evans, Robert P. Kelly and Deborah McWhinney were appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company.”
Jacques Esculier was appointed as Director at S&P Global Inc..
“effective as of the Effective Time, Jacques Esculier, Gay Huey Evans, Robert P. Kelly and Deborah McWhinney were appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company.”
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